Fearless = Shameless?
When shame is used to deter people from destructive activities, it can be considered constructive and even desirable. For instance, a few decades ago, smoking [...]
Gita 03.21 explained
We have discussed 1st and 2nd section in 3rd chapter now we will discuss 3rd section which is setting example for others 1-10: KY [...]
How our actions matter to others more than we think
When we function in the huge world filled with countless people, we may wonder, “I am so tiny. Does what I do matter to anyone?” [...]
Why do scriptures give extreme examples?
Scriptures such as Ramayana, Mahabharata or Bhagavatam often give extreme examples: sages who perform extraordinary austerity, warriors who exhibit inconceivable heroism, spiritualists who manifest incredible [...]
Don’t use others to feel better about yourself, learn from others how to become better
When we are distressed, we often need someone to unburden ourselves to. While that is an understandable and even essential human need, it can become [...]
If we justify our weaknesses by comparing ourselves with those who are weaker, we weaken our motivation to rectify ourselves
Suppose we have a weakness, say, a short temper. Driven by anger, we may speak and do things that we know we shouldn’t. Indeed, anger [...]
Don’t try to be someone better, try to be an example of something better
When we strive to lead a principle-centered life by adopting spiritual practices, we start becoming more disciplined and self-controlled. As we become more virtuous than [...]
Our choice has a louder voice than our voice
If leaders leading a country through recession urge citizens to adopt austerity measures, but live in luxury themselves, their choice will belie their voice and [...]
It’s not just about you – it never was
“It’s just about me.” That’s how we sometimes minimize our moral lapses. We think that as long as we can maintain an appearance of being [...]
Why not model the desired example instead of desiring the model example?
Whenever we tread any challenging path, we gain inspiration from model examples. What they have achieved and how they have achieved it motivates us when [...]
The Gita lives through those who live the Gita
Many people hesitate to apply the Bhagavad-gita in their lives because they doubt whether its guidelines given thousands of years ago are practical today. Their [...]